New e-cig shop hopes to help smokers quit, create a sense of community
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 22, 2015A new retailer in uptown Athens is hoping to save lives, its co-owner said.
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Council to discuss employees in law office
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 22, 2015Athens City Council will appoint former Chief Prosecutor Lisa Eliason to Law Director. Council will also discuss filing Eliason’s former position.
Former member of Marching 110 sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexual battery
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 20, 2015Dedrick Peterson, 31, of Ann Arbor, was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after he was found guilty on three counts of sexual battery relating to a sexual assault case stemming from Ohio University's 2013 Homecoming Weekend.
Local man under the influence of cocaine shoots wife
By Julia Fair | Feb. 20, 2015While under the influence of cocaine, an Athen man shot his wife in both legs.
Advocacy group releases official homegrown marijuana proposal Thursday
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015Pro-marijuana legalization group ResponsibleOhio put together a new proposal that would allow Ohio residents to grow their own marijuana.
Proposed legislation at the statehouse would restrict abortion
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 19, 2015Ohio State legislature will see six bills concerning regulations for abortion.
OU employee arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 18, 2015An Athens man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography, according to a news release by the Athens County Sheriff’s office.
With campus closed, OU advises you to 'walk like a penguin'
By Samuel Howard | Feb. 18, 2015It's the first time OU has closed because of weather since last January.
Snow and cold weather continue to rip through Athens
By Emma Ockerman | Feb. 18, 2015Those hoping for Athens to see clear sidewalks and sunny skies woke up to a harsh reality Wednesday morning: It's still snowing, and it's still freezing.
Investigation of Athens Middle School teacher, coach turns up nothing
By Julia Fair | Feb. 17, 2015Following three complaints, Athens County Sheriff's Office investigated Jeff Skinner.
Carry an extra quarter: Parking garage fees might be on the rise
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 17, 2015The measure would help defray the cost of repairs to the building.
Home-grown marijuana could become legal under revised proposal
By William T. Perkins | Feb. 17, 2015ResponsibleOhio, a group advocating for legalized marijuana, released a new revision to their ballot proposal Tuesday. The proposal will now allow individuals to apply for permits to home-grow their own marijuana.
Athens County looking for reimbursement from former Sheriff Pat Kelly
By Matt Cudahy | Feb. 17, 2015County Commissioners discussed the possibility to seek reimbursement of the salary paid to former Sheriff Pat Kelly during his suspension.
Sexual offense reported to the Athens County Sheriff's Office
By Julia Fair | Feb. 17, 2015A female filed a walk-in sexual offense report with the Athens County Sheriff's Office Sunday.
Pop-up shop brings summerwear to winter
By Jeremy Hill | Feb. 17, 2015Alati Swim will peddle its designs at 31 N. Congress St. from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Ohio Supreme Court: local governments can't ban fracking
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 17, 2015The ruling came down on Tuesday.
Vehicle fire, generator battery thefts and menacing included in past week’s police reports
By Joshua Lim | Feb. 16, 2015A man was arrested on suspicion of trespassing, assault and criminal mischief
Future of Essence of Athens funding is unclear
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 16, 2015The Essence of Athens project is funded by a “sunsetting” fund, Mayor Paul Wiehl said.
Council introduces ordinance declaring Union Street buildings historical
By EMILY BOHATCH | Feb. 15, 2015Athens City Council members will be discussing an ordinance declaring the buildings ravaged by the West Union Street fires historical.
Athens campus stays open despite heavy snow
By Sam Howard | Feb. 15, 2015Athens County is projected to get four to eight inches of snow.
